Today with Jesus

Love is the Greatest Thing in Life

by Rev. Fr. V.V. Paulose, Toronto, Canada

Today's Bible Verse

"God is love, and all who live in love, live in God and God lives in them.”
(1 John 4:16)

Discussion

The greatest thing in life - LOVE.

All life is love-bound. True love starts from thyself. There is nothing bad or
ugly in the creation of human beings. So what we are, in essence, is love. God
commanded us to love others as we love ourselves.

James 2:8 - “If you really keep the royal law found in scripture, “Love your
neighbour as yourself; you are doing right.”

1 John 4:19 - "Those who do not love their brothers and sisters whom they have
seen, cannot love God.”

In the name of God, we see all kinds of miracles, healings of the sick,
apocalypse prophesying, captivating sermons and talks, rituals and ceremonies
except love of human beings . This kind of world is really sick and treatment is
highly recommended.

1 Corinthians 13:8 - “Love never ends. There are gifts of prophesy, but they
will be ended.”

Only three things are forever

1 Corinthians 13:13 - “So these three things continue forever: faith, hope and
love. And the greatest of these is love.”

Simon, a taxi driver in New York was once the owner of 16 cars with Rolls Royce
motors and working 18 hours a day. He was too busy and did not spend much time
with his family. His two daughters are married and have kids. Then he went for a
triple by-pass surgery. He says, "There I was, on the operating table, when I
rang up my business partner and sold the whole bloody lot to him. I said, 'good
riddance’. Now I’m nothing. But thanks to the triple by-pass surgery, I’m a
happy man.” He continues, ”Now I’ve seen more blue sky, more sunshine, more
beauty and more green fields. I see everything differently now.” He advices,
“Wake up every day and ask yourself, ‘What is important?’ Never ever forget
what’s important. My only goal every day is to know what’s important and then
take care of it. Life is too short otherwise.” WELL, IT’S LOVE, ISN'T IT? LOVE
IS WHAT IS IMPORTANT.”

69 rich people in USA have pledged to part 50% of their income and wealth at
present and in the future for charity, and this is headed by Bill Gates and
Warren Buffet, the richest men in the world who find happiness in doing charity
than being the CEOs of their companies.

Prayer

Jesus, we thank you for your love. Let us be grateful to you by loving our
neighbors as you have commanded. Let our homes, churches, and surroundings
radiate with the light of love and sharing. We ask this in the name of Jesus.
Amen.